Know before you go. Is it safe to swim today? Check current weather and beach conditions.
Beware of rip currents. A rip current is a water current that can occur near beaches with breaking waves. This strong, localized, and narrow current of water moves away from the shore, cutting through the lines of breaking waves like a river running out to deeper waters. Caught in a rip current? Flip, Float, and Follow. Flip onto your back. Float and Follow along with the water (even if it takes you a bit further into the lake,) then swim to the side out of the rip current and back to the shore on waves coming back towards the beach.
Beware of other currents. Longshore currents can carry swimmers far down the beach. Structural currents near objects like piers or jetties create dangerous conditions known as the “washing machine effect,” where chaotic currents make it difficult to remain above the water.
Be a water watcher – always watch your children when they are on the beach or in the water. Keep young children within arm’s reach.
Swim with a life jacket.#IndianaDunes #IndianaDunesNationalPark #watersafety #beachsafety #ripcurrents
How To Enjoy A StayCation in your Yard!
Your backyard, always a great for your health and well-being, can do even more for families this summer by being a place to hold a staycation. With the pandemic keeping more people closer to home, a backyard vacation can be a fun way to spend time together and build new memories as a family while spending time in green space. Continue Reading . . .
“Living Like Larry” Art Exhibit to Open at Miller Beach
Using imagery from old magazines, the internet, and familial archives, artst Kevin Blake, creates collaged oil paint compositions that play on and use the idea of an American cultural memory as a way of connecting with his viewers. Exhibition Dates are July 21 – August 25, 2023. “Living Like Larry,” a…
Chesterton Arts District Announces 3rd Fridays
Chesterton Arts District (CAD) announces Summer Third Fridays! On the third Fridays this summer, Chesterton’s downtown arts and creative businesses will all come together for special programs, promotions and events on June 16, July 21, and August 18 that will keep participating partners open until 7pm each night. The Chesterton…
1313 119th St. was an empty lot that the City of Whiting decided to rehab into a public plaza area for the citizens to sit, relax and socialize. This area has tables for individuals and families to use, the top is covered with shades for the sun and weather, and a mural will be coming…
These past several months have been challenging. Many of us have taken refuge out of doors, or found hope and inspiration in the splendor of nature by admiring spring flowers and wildlife from our windows (or computers).
Our natural world unceasingly supports and inspires us when we need it most. Will you now help us support our natural world?
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Susie Young Baxter, CEO, has published PanoramaNOW Magazine for 31 years. Her hobbies are Camping, Boating, Hiking, Nature, Gardening and Outdoor Activities. She is an Artist, Graphic Designer, an Avid Seamstress, Dabbles in Homemade Crafts and Landscaping. Since her Father was a Health Teacher, she also likes homeopathic Health Solutions. Since blogging started over 10 years ago, PanoramaNow has been added to Newsbreak – a national news affiliate.
